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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The first part of the 2008 REPS 4 payment to the person named is currently being processed and will issue in the next 10 days. The balance will issue in due course.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The applicant removed an area of his plantation to facilitate the construction of a dwelling house. However the applicant's Forestry Company submitted a revised certified species map of the plantation which did not reflect the position on the ground and another map was requested in November 2008. The applicant's Forestry Company has now amended the certified species map. My Department is...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: There are no vacancies at Executive Officer level in my Department's offices in Athlone and Tullamore.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: A number of issues have been identified in relation to this application. Officials from my Department have been in regular contact with the person named and it is expected that payment will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: I am aware of the provisions of Section 7 of the Finance (No.2) Act 2008 which introduced an exemption from an income tax charge under section 118 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 in respect of a benefit in the form of a bicycle or associated safety equipment provided to a director or employee by his or her employer, where the bicycle/associated safety equipment is used by the employee or...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The issue of the construction of new offices in Clonakilty, its proposed date of completion and cost are a matter for Department of Finance (Office of Public Works). The number of staff to be decentralised is available on the Central Applications Facility under Publicjobs.ie. Progress on decentralisation generally is centrally dealt with by the Department of Finance and the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The payment application by the person named is being processed and remains within the period set out in the Charter of Rights for Farmers.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table in relation to my Department: Grade Reason Principal Officer Allowance in respect of being former Ministerial Special Advisor Principal Officer Allowance in respect of being former Director of Agricultural Appeals redeployed to deal with urgent work Remuneration details in respect of bodies under the aegis of the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: Since my reply to the Parliamentary Question referred to by the Deputy, the arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The first part of the 2008 REPS 4 payment to the person named issued on 13 February and the balance will issue in due course. Payment will be made shortly in respect of his application for grant aid under the Farm Improvement Scheme.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: Payment will issue to the person named within the next 10 days.

Written Answers — : (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: As indicated in my earlier reply of 3rd February last, animal welfare organisations that wish to be considered for ex-gratia funding must fulfil a number of conditions including the completion of a standard application form. They must also provide documentation in relation to their taxation and financial positions. The position in relation to the person referred to by the Deputy is that...